Margao: A woman from Raia, Salcete, lost Rs 1.5 lakh to cybercriminals operating through fraudulent online loan applications, in an incident that occurred on March 22.
How the Fraud Unfolded
The complainant, Maleeha Shaikh, told police that she had been browsing for online loan options when she came across two platforms — ‘Cash Bus’ and ‘Rupeeli’ — which she believed to be legitimate financial services. She applied for a loan through these apps, following which Rs 1.2 lakh was credited to her bank account in two separate, unsolicited transactions.
However, as she proceeded with the repayment process, the same amount was debited from her account. Almost immediately, a series of unauthorised debit transactions were made from her account without her knowledge or consent. Police sources said the accused person had gained illegal access to her bank account through the fraudulent app.
Loss and Legal Action
The total loss to Shaikh amounts to Rs 1.5 lakh. A case has been registered at the Maina-Curtorim police station under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
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